Nema, KCAA urge county to shut Mwakirunge dumpsite
Children play near Mwakirunge dumpsite in Mombasa on October 4, 2021. Mombasa County officials say problems linked to the dumpsite require a multi-agency approach to solve.
The landfill is on the navigation route of the second largest airport in Kenya.
The call comes as the airport is being expanded to accommodate larger planes.
Pressure is mounting on the Mombasa devolved government to close Mwakirunge dumpsite, which has been identified as a risk to planes taking off and landing at Moi International Airport.
The landfill is on the navigation route of the second largest airport in Kenya.
